Pilot Debrief

STINSON SR 5A near Manassas, VA — 2013-10-29

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Date
2013-10-29
Location
Manassas, VA, USA
Airport
HEF
Aircraft
STINSON SR 5A
Registration
N14163
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadvertent application of only one brake during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the of the vintage tailwheel airplane reported that the touchdown was normal; however, after rolling out about 1,500 feet, his left heel was not fully centered in the rudder shoe and accidentally depressed the left brake. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway and rotated 180 degrees on concrete, before coming to rest. The rotation on concrete resulted in separation of the right main landing gear. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the lower right fuselage, where the right main landing gear attached.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents4

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